Name: Heather Miller's review of Island Time by Georgia Clark
Item: Island Time
Rating: 3
Author: Heather Miller

Georgia Clark

Love is in the salty sea air in this smart and steamy ensemble romantic comedy set in a tropical paradise, from the author of the “sparkly and entertaining” (Oprah Daily) It Had to Be You. This is one island you won’t want to be rescued from. The Kellys are messy, loud, loving Australians. The Lees are sophisticated, aloof, buttoned-up Americans. They have nothing in common…except for the fact that their daughters are married. When a nearby volcano erupts during their short vacation to a remote tropical island off the coast of Queensland, the two families find themselves stranded together for six weeks. With only two island employees making up the rest of their party, everyone is forced to question what—or who—they really want. Island Time is a sumptuous summer read that dives deep into queer romance, family secrets, ambition, parenthood, and a bird-chasing bromance. This sexy, sun-soaked paradise of white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush rainforest will show you it’s never too late to change your destiny.

A Novel

Island Time

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Genesis (@whisperingchapters)

Heather Miller

Island time was very different from what I initially thought it would be about based on the cover. It looked like another sappy romance, but I found it to be so much deeper than that. It is about an extended family that goes on vacation on an island off of the coast of Australia, and gets stranded for 6 weeks due to a natural disaster. They must learn to adapt and live together, all the while deal with new, budding romances, and heartbreaking drama. 

I am usually put off from multiple viewpoints and find them hard to follow, but each character seemed to have an in depth description of their lives and personal drama. They were very detailed and fleshed out and easy to follow, which I admired the author for being able to pull off. The queer romances were described perfectly. They were believable and natural with flaws and conflict and passion and love. It wasn’t cringey or too sappy, just real.

One issue I had with the book is that it seemed longer than necessary. I felt like it started off strong, then got weak in the middle, and ended strong. I felt maybe it could’ve been edited to make it a little less wordy, but somehow, even at the slow parts, it kept you reading. 

I also had a hard time liking some of the characters. Some grew more than others in the end, and I grew to like them, but others not so much. While it isn’t always fun to read about an unlikable character, I feel it is necessary to keep things real, and I can appreciate the authors need to add them in.

Lastly, I had a hard time imagining the layout of the island. It was descriptive, but I felt like it could’ve been a little more detailed. A map would’ve been a fun addition for visualization.

The writing was beautiful, but although I liked it, I didn’t love it. I recommend it, but I wouldn’t reread. Some parts were just too slow and tv series-ish. I found myself wanting more of that exciting action packed beginning. But I did find myself sad when it was time for them to leave. I’m wondering what happened to them afterward, and I feel like that could make a great second book!

Thank you for this ARC that was generously provided by the publisher and author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Avery Baumel

SLAY MY LIFE GEORGIA CLARK. I’ve been so into island books lately (who knows why) and this one HIT EVERY MARK. Not very deep but I didn’t want that. Cute and fluffy and the best relationship at the center, AND the best ending - and every other relationship was amazing as well. Loved. Actually it had its deep thoughtful moments as well especially re: family & work & choice

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